Wests Bulldogs Rugby

COACHES & MANAGERS — WE WANT YOU! 🐶💚💛

The 2027 season starts here, and we’re looking for the people who want to help lead our Bulldogs 🫡

With 2 Women’s Teams, 4 Colts Teams & 7 Grades Teams, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and be part of our diverse community

Whether you’re an experienced coach, ready to step up, or keen to get involved behind the scenes — we want to hear from you

📅 EOI close September 16
📧 [email protected]

Express your interest. Become a Bulldog. 🐾

WESTS EXTEND ELWEE PRINSLOO AS PREMIER GRADE HEAD COACH FOR 2027

Wests Rugby is pleased to announce Elwee Prinsloo as Premier Grade Head Coach for the 2027 season, continuing a period of sustained success and development within the club’s rugby program.

Prinsloo has been part of six consecutive Premier Grade finals campaigns, the first as an Assistant Coach and the past five as Head Coach. During his five seasons leading Premier Grade, Wests has reached four Grand Finals and secured a Premiership, establishing him as the most successful Premier Grade coach in the club’s history. While results at Premier Grade level remain an important measure of the program, the continued development of players and strengthening of the pathway from Colts into senior rugby has been equally significant.

In 2026, five players from the 2025 Colts cohort progressed to Premier Grade, while a further five current Colts players were part of the Premier Grade Grand Final squad. A number of other current and graduating Colts gained valuable Reserve Grade experience throughout the season and finals campaign. This progression reflects Wests’ commitment to creating genuine opportunities for young players while recognising the performance demands of Premier Grade rugby. The program continues to focus on the balance between developing players internally, retaining talent and selectively recruiting players who add value to the environment. Premier and Reserve Grade operate as one integrated squad, with 2026 marking the first time in the club’s history that both teams progressed to their respective Grand Finals in the same season, another important step in building greater depth and alignment across the senior program.

The 2027 season will continue that evolution, with a strong focus on developing Wests players, strengthening the Colts-to-senior pathway and maintaining the standards required to consistently compete at the top end of Queensland Premier Rugby.

- Michael Cross - Club President -

Karen Keach & the women behind the Founders Cup 🤍🐶

An article by Jim Tucker ahead of this weekends Founders Cup final - https://reds.rugby/news/ballymore-beat-the-meaning-behind-the-founders-cup-for-womens-rugby-2026827

In loving memory 🤍

Karen’s memorial will be held this Friday at The Kennel.
All are welcome. We hope you can join us as we honour Karen’s memory

📅 **Friday, August 28th**
⏰ **From 3PM**
📍 **Wests Bulldogs, Sylvan Road**

GRAND FINAL WEEK IS HERE 🔥🔥

Here are your game times for this week’s big dance at Ballymore!

Saturday - 9:30am - 5th Grade
Sunday - 12:45pm - 2nd Grade
Sunday - 2:45pm - 1st Grade

For more info. Head to westsbulldogsrugby.com.au or the link in our bio

See you there!

Grand final tickets are available for purchase online! 🎟️

With all your finals information in one place head to the link in our bio - https://www.westsbulldogsrugby.com.au/pages/grand-final

Key information is as follows:
- No onsite parking at Ballymore - plan ahead!
- Tickets available via ticketek or at the gate on the day!
- Supporter bus passes available for purchase at the club on Sunday!
- Get your merch and join us this weekend!

This morning, club stalwart Karen Keach passed away peacefully following ongoing health complications 🕊️

Karen was a constant at Wests — always a familiar and welcoming face to so many within our Wests Bulldogs family, her absence will be deeply felt by players, volunteers, members and friends alike.

Our deepest condolences go to Karen’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

Funeral arrangements to follow soon

PRELIMINARY FINAL GAME TIMES 🔥⏰

With our Bulldogs taking the field on Saturday & Sunday, join us in Redland Bay on Saturday and at Sunnybank on Sunday to back our teams this weekend!!

& See you at Sunnybank 🫡

PREMIER WOMENS MINOR SEMI-FINAL TEAM LIST

First up today at we have our Premier Women’s team taking on in their Minor Semi Final!

Kick off 10:25AM
Field 1
Halifax St, Norman Park

Join us in your new Finals Merch and find us in our Wests section of the stand, to support the Bulldogs in full force!